Yellow Squash Penne in Buttery Parmesan Sauce
(from danadanger’s recipe box)
Source: http://thecollegeculinarian.blogspot.com/2011/08/yellow-squash-penne-in-buttery-parmesan.html
Serves 1 peopleIngredients
- 3/4 cup dried penne pasta
- 1 small yellow squash (or zucchini), shredded
- 3 t. butter, divided
- 2 t. parmesan cheese
- Cracked black pepper
- Salt
Directions
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Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 t. butter over medium heat in a pan. Add squash and saute until tender, 3-4 minutes. Then add the cooked pasta, 2 t. butter, and 2 t. parmesan to the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until cheese and butter melt. Add pasta water (1 T. at a time) if the pasta seems too dry.
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Scoop into a serving bowl and top with more pepper and parmesan, if desired.